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Tobias Spicer
Tobias Spicer (1783–1847) was a prominent English Independent minister and theological writer whose evangelical convictions shaped Nonconformist thought during the early nineteenth century. His work, particularly Religion the Only Source of National Prosperity, articulated the theological argument that spiritual renewal was foundational to social and political stability, reflecting broader evangelical concerns about secularization and national morality during the post-Napoleonic era. Spicer's contributions to dissenting theology and his advocacy for religious liberty established him as an influential voice within English Congregationalism.
From Religion the only source of National Prosperity
Resolved, Thata Committee of three Members be appointed to wait on the Rev. Tobias Spicer, and return him the thanks of the Legislature, for his Election Sermon, and requeata copy of the same for the press. In Generst Assempiy, Octoper 11, 1833, ‘Read and Passed. R. PIERPONT, Clerk. SERMON. Acts, XII. 23. AND IMMEDIATELY THE ANGEL OF THE LORD SMOTE HIM, BECAUSE HE GAVE NOT GOD THE GLORY; AND HE WAS EATEN OF WORMS AND GAVE UP THE GHOST. Tue portion of holy scripture selected as the foundation for some remarks on this interesting occasion, refers us toa period in the history of the Jews, when they were tributary to the Romans, and when a king whose name was Herod, reigned over them. The sceptre had departed from Judah, for their long promised Messiah had come; he had fulfilled the numerous prophecies respecting the time, the place, and other circumstances…
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